SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
An organization wants to prevent unauthorized applications from running on Windows workstations. Which Windows feature should be used to enforce application whitelisting?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)
Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) and AppLocker are used for application whitelisting. WDAC provides more robust control.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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User Account Control (UAC)
Why it's wrong here
UAC controls privilege elevation, not application execution permissions.
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Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Why it's wrong here
Firewall controls network traffic, not application execution.
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Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)
Why this is correct
WDAC allows only approved applications to run, providing application whitelisting.
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Windows Defender Antivirus
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus detects malicious software, but does not whitelist or block applications based on policy.
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Variation 1. An organization is hardening its Windows servers. Which built-in Windows feature can be used to enforce application whitelisting, ensuring only approved executables run?
easy- A.BitLocker
- B.Windows Defender Antivirus
- ✓ C.AppLocker
- D.User Account Control (UAC)
Why C: AppLocker provides application whitelisting capabilities in Windows, allowing administrators to control which applications can run based on rules.
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Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
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